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March 4.] 
THE FIELD. 
take U up, seeing how very low the price of cotton 
g0 slow to tal fahrieg j s j Q this country compared to 
suitable for 8 “ jend of mine t he other day (a shipowner) said 
A- r S taUe 500 pieces if ho knew where to get them. It 
^°hv such appliances as these that America is making such 
18 a strides^ as a manufacturing country, and why our 
raP d rL hirers (when we have the raw material clieaper than 
roB v n market in the world) should not adapt their looms to 
““Jh^rtides as these, I am at a loss to conceive. I think it 
v X American clipper Sovereign of the Seas which had a 
mnlete set of sails and ropes made of cotton, 
complete set M A Liverpool Merchant.” 
• » KV shall feel obliged by the Secretaries of “Rowing Clubs," and 
* other * , forwarding their appointments of Matches or Polices of 
Meltings to come , at their early convenience . 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
10 nnd four following dnys.-The Oxford University Race?. 
M 14 — James Messenger, of Tedding ton, and James Candlish, of 
” ‘ Newcnslle, on tlie Tyne— for 100/. a side. 
i 7 —The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Eight-oared 
AprU ‘ Match. Course— from Mortlake to Putney. 
u— Messrs T. Wilson and G. Wildboar v. Messrs. R. Jackson 
>’ ' n „rt H. Biivdon, from Chiswick Eyot to Putney Bridge 
17 _ T^nyhw of Ouseburn, and W. Patterson, of Gateshead, to 
’ ‘ ,oiv for 30/. a side from the High Levei Bridge to Scotswood 
Suspension Bridge. 
17 fan and Walker row from Hieli Level Bridge to the 
" Meadows House, on Tyne. Sl ake 10/. a side. 
LINCOLN COLLEGE SCRATCH F00RS.— OXFORD. 
| This race came off on Saturday, February 25th. Three boats 
entered, with the following crows :— 
Shaw (stroke) 
Wormauld (3) 
Witherby (2) 
Tuckwell (bow) 
AVyllie (cox.) 
Willis (stroke) I Kay (stroke) 
Jackson (3) I Cave (3) 
Walkey (2) I Marrlner (2) 
Evill (bow) Watts (bow) 
I lg m Paty (cox.) | Quilter (cox.) 
Mr Shaw took tbo Berkshire shore; Mr. Kay, the Oxford- 
1], ; re • Mr. Willis being between the two. Immediately on 
starting, Mr Shaw’s boat showed in front, and gradually gained 
n to Saunders Bridge. Here Mr. Kay put on a spurt, and drew 
nlvnv from Mr. Willis, the race having been hitherto pretty even 
between the two last boats. Mr. Shaw’s boat passed the flag 
about a couple of lengths ahead of Mr. Kay s, and Mr. Kay 
about half that distance in front of Mr. Willis. 
The Proposed Grand National Regatta. A 
meeting for the purpose of attempting to re-establish a 
k National Regatta,” is to be held on Monday evening at the 
British Hotel, Cockspur-street, at half-past seven o’clock. 
This gathering ought to be well attended by all who delight 
in rowing sports. 
The Oxford and Cambridge Race. The Oxford 
crew commencod strict training last week ; they go down 
regularly, and aro rapidly improving. The following will 
most likely form the crew:— 1. Short, New Col. ; -..Hooke, 
Wore. ; 3. Mellisli, Exeter ; 4. Blundel.Ch. Ch. ; o. Hooper, 
Pembroke; 6. Ninel, Ch. Ch. ; 7. Kaydon, Queens, Stoke ; 
Mead King, Pembroke; Coxswain— Marshall, Exeter. 
Whatever may be the result of the Easter race, Oxford can- 
not fail to appreciate Mead King’s exertions in forming a 
crew. He bus had the boat down almost every day ot this 
and lust term. Mr. Shudwell is training them, and seems 
greatly pleased at the attention paid to his suggestions. 
Waterman’s Sculling Match.— On Monday morning a 
match between two rival young watermen came off at Oxford, 
in the presence of a numerous company of the lovers oi 
aquatics ; for although the match was only for a sovereign 
a-side, it created considerable interest. The distance was from 
I file v to Oxford. The names of the competitors were Henry 
Harris, and Charles Cook, brother of the celebrated rower of 
that name. The latter had the choice of sides, anil, as the day 
was windy, had in consequence an advantage over liis opponent. 
The result was, that Cook won by about two boats length. 
Oxford University Torpid Races.— The boat races for 
the present term commence on Friday next, the LOtli mat., 
and will be continued in the afternoons of Saturday, 11th; 
Monday, 13th; Wednesday, 15th; Thursday, 10th; and 
Saturday, 18th. The days originally fixed have been altered 
to the above dates. The following will be the order of starting 
of the first eleven boats, viz. : — 
Brasenose 
Balliol 
Exeter 
St. John’s 
Oriel 
Wadham 
Lincoln . 
Pembroke 
Worcester 
University 
Trinity 
10 
11 
waanain . « .. . , . , . 
Christ Christ will this vear probably enter two boats; last 
year, on the first night of racing, they were bump d by W ad- 
iiain, when they immediately took their boat oft, and dul not 
show themselves again during the season. Queen s and Jesus, 
it is also expected, will enter. 
_ 
OUR GENERAL WIND-UP OF THE SEASON 1853. 
THE LAXSDOWN (BATH) CLUB. 
With the match against the “ Westbury-npon-Trym ” 
Club our notice of last week of the Lansdown Club con- 
uwuvvj i *io i/ wuuu ui uiu jUuiiouvu u ^ 
eluded. In the present we shall accompany them into 
Wiltshire, where the representatives appeared on the 13th 
and 14th of July, on the ground at Purton, in opposition to 
T 1 1 O ( Ilf) II I (1, It » 1 I . it It 1 ■ r , r r Pl. <-» Itlnittlmtn It r>ai,natl\M tl’ItWA in 
ui uuiy, on me ground ni, jrurcon, in opposu 
the Club of that locality. The elements, however, were in 
an unpropitious humour, and the result was that the con- 
test was not brought to any satisfactory conclusion. In- 
deed, the almost inveterate pertinacity of the rain tended 
to mar one of those joyous assemblings in which our Lans- 
down friends on all occasions take a leading part; so that, 
after an exhibition of an amount of good humoured, yet 
regretful patience, the game was ultimately left in an un- 
finished state, alter its mutual abandonment. Those scores 
that were made were not, as in other instances, revelled 
in, but became the results of the circumstance. On the 
Purton side the doubles were effected by BJr. C. Bradford, 
9, and (not out), 17, Mr. E. Morres, 10, Mr. C. Slocock, 15, 
and Mr. W. Davis, 10. Then, for their opponents, Mr. W. 
Attfield obtained 18, and that was their only score with 
more than one figure. Naturally, the smallness of the 
numbering was then, as it is now, attributed to the adverse 
weather. No man can play, either with comfort or like 
himself, in much rainy weather. 
Monday, the 18th of the same month, witnessed the com- 
mencement of a contest bearing the following title, “The 
Lansdown Club v. The Yale of Taunton with Perry,” in 
which affair the former, although, it would seem, mustering 
but ten men, came off victorious by 19 runs. On their behalf, 
the totals attained were 52 and 82, or 134, — no very large 
sum, and, yet, good enough in the present instance to 
accomplish a triumph. Of these Mr. C. Fryer contributed 
1 1 and 17, Mr. J. Smith, 14 and 15, Mr. P. O. Kingston, 2 
and 24, and then came that objectionable “ Firm,” Messrs. 
Byes, Wides, and Co., 10 and 11,— thus making their 
assistance to amount to more than a fifth in the one 
innings, and more than a seventh in the other. It will 
be found, however, that on the side of the Bath district 
this item, though more than we like to see, was con- 
siderably diminished, for in the first hand it was 
within one of being a tenth of the total, and in the second 
on the close approach to an eleventh. The mem- 
bers who placed more than a single figure upon the paper 
for Taunton Vale, were Mr. J. Bishop, 0 and 22 ; Perry 
(the given man) 0 and 31 ; and Mr. A. Allen 21 and out. 
The grand totals of their efforts was 115, or 39 and 76. 
This match inay be said to have been the first visit made 
hy the club of which we have been speaking, upon their 
“ Summer Tour,” and on the following day they paid the 
second of this expedition at Teignbridge, en route to Tor- 
quay. The 21st of July, therefore, saw our “ Lansdow- 
nians ” at that place. But here again the weather proved 
antagonistic, and, as at other localities of which we have 
made mention, the game from this pluvial interference 
could not be played out, and therefore was brought under 
that annoying description, “ drawn matches.” The visited 
party went first to the wicket, and obtained 58 runs 
in the one hand, and 129 in the second, thus making a 
gross total of 187. The contributors to these results were 
Sir. Collier, 3 and 33; Mr. Jones, 15 and 15 ; Mr. Hole, 3 
and (notout) 28 ; Mr. Hare, 0 and 12; and Mr. Ford, 19 
and 1 6. The L. C. with ten wickets only— the defaulter— 
the eleventh man — in this match, was, we hope, fined, — ac- 
cumulated 97 in their first innings, of which number Mr 
Fryer offered 47; Mr. Williams, 17; Capt. Ward, 10; and 
the “Firm," B. W. & Co., 15. As already stated, this 
match was drawn. There are those — and they are not 
few in number— who have long entertained the idea, 
that persons residing in or near any of our “inland 
waters,” — Spas or medicated waters wo of course al- 
lude to never require to sojourn at the sea-side, 
inasmuch as that the efficacy of the said water, combined 
with the peculiarity of the atmosphere, possesses such mar- 
vellous properties as to render any change of air, much 
less sea-bathing, not in the least requisite. Such was the 
impression in years gone by, and such with many, even to 
the present day, continues to be the prevalent opinion in 
particular districts. But our friends of the Lansdown 
Club progress with the times, and enter into the advances 
achieved by a progressing civilisation and by increased 
scientific knowledge. We chance to have a vivid recollec- 
tion of having been attacked by the measles in the year 
1809, then on a visit to friends at Bath,— when, in 
accordance with the medical treatment by all the leading 
practitioners of the day, we were compelled to submit to 
the infliction of what may be denominated the “approxi- 
mate suffocation” system, in consequence of being en- 
closed in a room, although in the early time of the sum- 
mer quarter, in which was maintained a roaring fire, with 
every crevice stopped up, as well as a card being cut so as 
to fit over the key, in order that the poor invalid might 
not have a stream of fresh air pass into the room even by 
means of the “ key-hole." What would not the patient 
have given, or what sacrifice would he not have willingly 
submitted to, in order to have gained the privilege of 
breathing one mouthful of fresh air ? As medical science 
in its applicability became better understood, and as our 
medical elders passed away to another world, those who 
sprang up wisely adopted the action which the discoveries 
in knowledge had led to. The consequence has been, that 
instead of a disease comparatively simple in itself, which 
had been made oftentimes, by the olden treatment, to 
assume a dangerous character, being rendered more 
oppressive by the “ approximate suffocation alluded to, 
the plan in the present day is, to give the patient, as well 
as the room, all the fresh air that can be obtained by 
throwing open both door and windows— of course having 
due regard to the weather. And what is the result ? Why, 
that an attack of measles has been very materially 
shortened, whilst the numerous subsequent complaints, 
formerly said to be consequent upon the original disease, 
have, with ordinary constitutions, altogether disappeared. 
Well, then, our L. C. friends, like all other men of the 
present age, notwithstanding Bath nnd its locality are said 
to be of an extremely healthful character, and their waters 
unlimitedly beneficial to the community at large, have 
fancied, and wisely fancied too, that a dip in the sea, nnd 
a few days’ sojourn by its side, are calculated to benefit 
their health and add vigour to their frame. Therefore have 
they of late years made a “ Cricketing Tour,” which for 
the moment has terminated at the sea-side. So in the 
present case, for from Teignbridge they wended their way 
to Torquay, a place celebrated for its efficacy ot cure of 
many complaints. Here the L. C. once more claimed the 
laurels of success, seeing that they won by six wickets. 
The “Torquay Club ” scored 56 and 69, or 125 as a total. 
Towards this end Mr. Julian contributed 8 and 15; Mr. II. 
Beckley, 29 and 5; Mr. Hyne, 5 and 12; and Mr. Kibson, 0 
and 16.' The L. C. fell short by three in the first innings, 
for they made but 53 as against the 56 of their opponents; 
but in their second they pulled up most successfully through 
the instrumentality of Mr. J. Smith, who scored 34 (not 
out), and Mr. C. Fryer, who gave 23 ere a ball delivered 
by Mr. Stockdale had reached his wicket. In their first 
hands, Mr. J. A. B. Marshall contributed 15, and Mr. 
Martin 12. 
The further doings of the Lansdown Club will be pointed 
out in our next. 
March. — As the season is advancing for this agreeable 
exercise, the friends of the March Cricket Club hope soon 
to hear that the officers have taken some steps to place the 
club in its ancient position, as one of the best clubs in the 
Isle of Ely; a task, it is thought, which will not be very 
difficult, seeing that it embraces some first-rate batters, 
ready to wield the willow when occasion culls them; and 
it is to be hoped that the activity of the ensuing season will 
atone for the defections of the last, when only two matches 
were played . — Cambridge Independent. 
ffinr 
HUNTING CHANGES. 
Sir, — A t this period of the year one naturally cosls an 
eye forward to see what will be the probable changes in the 
hunting world ere next season arrives, and I regret to say 
that every pack of foxhounds within reach of this placo will 
change masters, with the exception of one — viz., the Old 
Berkshire — and long it is to be hoped the worthy und 
excellent master of this splendid pack will retain office. 
Lord Redesdale retires from the mastership of tho 
Hoythrnp Hounds, and a committee, consisting of Mr. Hall, 
Mr. Barnett, Mr. Ricardo, Captain Bowyer, and Mr. 
Waller, has beon appointed to carry on the hunt ; except- 
ing, I suppose, any enterprising young man of fortune 
should offer himself as master— but this is rather a source 
article in these days. 
Mr. Villebois retires from tho Vale of White Horse 
country, and Lord Portsmouth has purchased his hounds, 
and will take the Vine country. I do not for a moment 
think that Mr. Drake (as stated in this week’s “ Field ”), 
will take the V. W. H. country, as, should his health per- 
mit of his hunting, every exertion will be mude to keep him 
in the Bicester country, which has so long been hunted by 
his late father, and latterly by himself. I think it far moro 
probable that Captain Thompson or Mr. Ilenloy Greaves 
will be master of the V. W. H.; most likely the former; 
both are good sportsmen, and the V. W. II. men will be 
lucky if they induce either of these well-known masters of 
hounds to succeed Mr. Villebois. 
There is every probability of that old-established pack, 
the Craven, being given up altogether. The sport with 
these hounds has been anything but good, taking the season 
throughout, and tho most sanguine well-wishers of these 
hounds have been disappointed. 1 think it is probable, in 
the event of these hounds being given up, that Mr. Wheble 
and Mr. Morrell may be induced to hunt part of the Craven 
country as a loan. It is to be hoped that a two-day-a-week 
country may be formed to hunt around Hungerford ; but 1 
fear, if reports are true, that the country as an entiro one 
will not be hunted next season, unless some stranger conics 
forward and takes it. A few weeks must decide this point. 
Highioorth, Feb. 27. Yours, 
Ranger. 
THE HEYTHROP HOUNDS. 
Sir, — Perhaps a few lines concerning the doings of the 
Heythrop Hounds during three days I had the pleasure of 
hunting with them, may not prove unacceptable. 
Friday, Feb. 10. — Met at Gawcombe, the frost preventing 
us throwing off till twelve, when the noble master gave tho 
welcome order to George to throw the hounds in cover. 
They very soon disturbed Master Pug, and went away at tho 
bottom of the wood at a rattling pace, and along the hillside 
to Hickham village, leaving the village to tho right, up the 
hill to the old windmill, and on to Wickhill, where they lost 
him. Trotted buck to Gawcombe, where, thanks to the 
owner being a true sportsman, we found again immediately, 
ran a ring or two in the wood, then went away along the 
plantation to Wickhill House, and ran to ground. Found 
a third fox in Rissington Osier Bed, went away by Rissing- 
ton village, thence sunk the hill, crossing Rissington Brook, 
and over the fine grass bottom, where, had there been a real 
good scent, I much doubt if any of ua would have seen the 
hounds again, till they had killed and eaten their fox (tho 
fences being stiff, and tho Windrash a regular poser for most 
horses, and all considered ourselves lucky in finding a 
small rotten bridge, which I hope Mr. B. will get repaired, 
to got over at all) ; however, on we went to Clapton Gorec, 
then up tho hill, crossing the Bourton und Farmington road 
to Bourton Poorslat Corse, up to the hill to Starbald Farm, 
then headed short to his right (confound all sheep-dogs, suy 
I), over the Stow and Worthleach road to Cole Aston Grove, 
leaving the grove on his right, over the hill to Nat Grove, 
leaving that also to his right, when we lost him near to 
Salperton Park. Time, fifty-five minutes from point to 
point about nine miles. 
Feb. 11. — Met at Dean crossroads. Drew Dean Grove 
and the Warren blank, found in Henley Nap, wont away 
through Shilcate Wood and Ditchley Park into Oak Riding, 
where we had a ring or two, then came back over the park, 
through the pleasure-grounds und Don-kennel Wood, 
through Shilcate Wood again and the pleasure-grounds, 
over the park, through Ouk Riding, Shenn Coppice, King's 
Wood, Glympton Wood, Hill Wood, then awuy over the 
Enstom and Woodstock roads to Glympton Park, through 
Glympton village and on to tho gorse, leaving it on his loft, 
thence over the Enstom and Barton road, leaving Burton 
village on liis right and Sandford on his left, into WortOU 
Heath, then went away at a goodpaco over tho hill to Upper 
Worton, sinking the bill to Lower Worton village, and from 
thence on to Irondown, when he went to ground in full view. 
Time, two hours and forty-five minutes ; the last twenty 
minutes almost at racing pace. 
Monday, Feb. 13. — Met at Heythrop— a favourite meet. 
Drew the Wilderness, Kite Grove, and Peel Gorse blank, 
found in West Wood, and went away over the Green Lane, 
by Little Tew village, left the village on his right, over the 
hill to Great Tew Pondtail, then headed to the left by Pom- 
fret Castle, crossing the Tew and Chipping Norton road, 
through Showell Farm, then turned to the right, crossing 
Chipping Norton and Banbury road up to Great Rollriglit 
(where 1 fancy we changed our fox, and many were boro 
thrown out in consequence), from whenco we went at u 
rattling pace by Walk Farm Gorse, leaving it to his left, 
through Norton Park, and sinking the hill, and over tho 
Salford Brook, where many came to grief (amongst whom 
were many from the region of science), on to Little Rollright, 
thence up the hill to Barton Grove, leaving Hie grove to his 
right, and along the hillside on to Larches-on-the-Hill, then 
down the hill to Cornwall Park, and thence on to Cornwall 
Holt, here lie turned to his left, pointing to Kinghum Gorso, 
leaving it on liis loft, and crossing the new inclosures of 
Kingham Field and over tho Kingham Brook, which would 
have proved a stopper for most of us liad there not beeu u 
bridgo immediately on our right. He then pointed for 
Churchill village, over the Chipping Norton and Churchill 
road into Sarlgrove, where we had a ring iu the grove, then 
broke away, leaving Churchill on the right, when Georgo 
stopped the hound6, having got on to a fresh fox. Time, 
